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Pinpoint Test C: The Control Linkage Is Binding

  1. C1 CHECK THE SHIFT CONTROL COMPONENTS FOR DAMAGE 
      WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
    • With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    • Gain access to the shift control components.
    • Key in ACCESSORY position.
    • Apply the brake pedal.
    • Observe all shift control components while attempting to shift the selector lever through all ranges.
    • Are any of the components damaged? 

    Yes  : REPAIR as necessary. REINSTALL all components. TEST the system for normal operation. If equipped with fire suppression system, GO to  C4.

    No  : GO to C2.

  2. C2 CHECK THE SHIFT CONTROL COMPONENT OPERATION WITH THE SELECTOR LEVER CABLE DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRANSMISSION 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    • Disconnect the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
    • Lower the vehicle.
    • Key in ACCESSORY position.
    • Apply the brake pedal.
    • Observe the shift control components while attempting to shift the selector lever through all ranges.
    • Do the components move fluidly through all ranges? 

    Yes  : REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION for internal transmission repair. If equipped with fire suppression system, GO to  C4.

    No  : GO to C3.

  3. C3 CHECK THE SHIFT CONTROL COMPONENT OPERATION WITH THE SELECTOR LEVER CABLE DISCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect the selector lever cable from the transmission selector lever arm and support.
    • Key in ACCESSORY position.
    • Apply the brake pedal.
    • Observe the shift control components while attempting to shift the selector lever through all ranges.
    • Do the components move fluidly through all ranges? 

    Yes  : INSTALL a new selector lever cable and bracket. REFER to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE AND BRACKET - COLUMN SHIFT . TEST the system for normal operation. If equipped with fire suppression system, GO to C4.

    No  : REFER to STEERING COLUMN for steering column repair. If equipped with fire suppression system, GO to C4.

  4. C4 REPOWER THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM 
      WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
    • Verify that the fire suppression system is repowered. Refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
    • Is the fire suppression system repowered? 

    Yes  : Fire suppression system repowering is complete.

    No  : REFER to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM for fire suppression system depowering and repowering procedure.

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